Dellwood

NETTIE J. MCQUAIG, 94, 558 N. Semoran Blvd., Orlando, died Wednesday. Born in Dellwood, she moved to Central Florida from Jacksonville in 1982. She was a homemaker. She was a member of the First Baptist Church of Winter Park. Survivors: son, Malcolm, Maitland; four grandchildren; eight great-grandchildren. Garden Chapel Home for Funerals, Orlando.

The South Florida Water Management District has started construction on the Kissimmee River Project.The Corps of Engineers awarded the first major construction contract to IT Corporation of Monroeville, Penn., for the first in a series of backfill projects to restore sections of the Kissimmee River.The work in Highlands and Okeechobee counties, which includes backfilling of the C-38 canal, will return the river to a more natural state.When completed, the restored river will rehydrate significant portions of the historic Kissimmee River floodplain.

William M. Wilson Jr., 77, 110 Dellwood Drive, Longwood, died Monday. Born in Norfolk, Va., he moved to Longwood from Seattle in 1976. He was a communications engineer and a member of Sanlando United Methodist Church. He was a Mason. Survivor: wife, Kay. Baldwin-Fairchild Funeral Home, Altamonte Springs.

Darla Keller began her career as a secretary, handling the myriad details of people's lives. ''Whatever needed doing,'' she says, ''I did.''It was pink-collar work, but Keller, 42, turned it to her advantage.As the founder of Dellwood Financial Services in Minneapolis, she organizes the monthly financial affairs of busy professionals and manages the estates of family members who have inherited wealth.''I have a knack for organizing information,'' Keller says.From her two-person shop, Keller pays bills, keeps records, compiles tax information, helps with succession planning and keeps an eye on investments to make sure her clients are getting the highest yield.

The United Songwriters Association will meet at 3 p.m. today at 108 Dellwood Drive, Kissimmee. The association encourages composers and lyricists and provides help in creating and promoting the works of its members. Call 847-3680.

MILDRED L. SHOEMAKER, 83, 2515 Dellwood Drive, Orlando, died Wednesday. Born in New Corydon, Ind., she moved to Orlando from Geneva, Ind., in 1948. She was a homemaker. She was a member of the First United Methodist Church, Orlando. Survivors: son, Duane F., Orlando; brother, Walter J. Muth, Fort Wayne, Ind.; one granddaughter. Colonial Carey Hand Funeral Home, Orlando.

James F. Walsh, 70, 2907 Dellwood Drive, Orlando, died Sunday. Born in Pittston, Pa., he moved to Orlando from Dunmore, Pa., in 1960. He was a retired food salesman and was a member of St. James Catholic Cathedral, Orlando. He was a member of Knights of Columbus Council 2112. Survivors: wife, Janice; son, James L., Orlando; sister, Marion Lewert, Pennsylvania; two grandchildren. Baldwin-Fairchild Funeral Home, Orlando.

The United Songwriters Association will meet at 3 p.m. today at 108 Dellwood Drive, Kissimmee. The association encourages composers and lyricists and provides help in creating and promoting the works of its members. Call 847-3680.

NETTIE J. MCQUAIG, 94, 558 N. Semoran Blvd., Orlando, died Wednesday. Born in Dellwood, she moved to Central Florida from Jacksonville in 1982. She was a homemaker. She was a member of the First Baptist Church of Winter Park. Survivors: son, Malcolm, Maitland; four grandchildren; eight great-grandchildren. Garden Chapel Home for Funerals, Orlando.

Vandals went on a tire-slashing spree in the Dellwood subdivision area Wednesday night, striking as many as 30 vehicles, Eustis police said.''This is far beyond a prank. This is flat-out criminal mischief,'' said Eustis police Lt. Carmine Aurigemma. ''Apparently they were just driving around cutting tires with an unknown object.''The first victim contacted the Eustis Police Department at 10:50 p.m. Wednesday, Aurigemma said. By Thursday afternoon, 16 victims had reported tires cut on about 25 cars.